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TRIGGER WARNING Today is one of the lowest points of my life. Trigger Warning: Death Content/trigger warning (Highlight to read)I had a brother who was born in 1976, 1ye younger than me. He was born handicapped and my father (he was a
Hi anyone. I have just joined here to gather any stories, information or any assistance in which can help my brother whom is struggling and not dealing with life.My brother is now of mature age and has been diagnosed with mild Schizophrenia from
Write anonymously? I really need to. I am too guarded with my thoughts and my real struggles are locked. Its not safe for my mental health. I tried to talk to a therapist about it once, and she simplified by suggesting I join the ******pam family. With th
I forgot the word but it time for my monthly meltdown on whether I'm a good person or I'm unconsciously tricking myself.I can't concentrate on my study because my brain is distracted by this.I want to skip this but I know I come over the other side but I
Today was a hard day.I found it hard to get out of bed.I found it hard to not cry all day.I found it hard to suppress the pain. My partner has paranoid schizophrenia.I haven’t seen him since February.On this day he went to go and spend time with his
than applying for social/public housing.
Struggling with my adult sons mental health and I am too far away from where he lives to pop in I don't want to overstep but he is using words today that indicate suicidal tendencies - I don't know where to turn
I’m struggling at the moment as my youngest son hasn’t addressed his mental health issues and is morbidly obese . I am a nurse so feel a huge guilt about it. His Dad has not been supportive of him getting mentalhealth help over the the years. We are divor
Hi friends,I am wondering if anyone here has had to make the difficult decision to enforce medical help on a loved one, perhaps by involving a mental health team or calling an ambulance? Or anyone who has had this happen to them, been sectioned etc?My hus
Why can’t I pretend the pain isn’t real, maybe if I tell myself I’m okay and I don’t struggle with mental health I’ll be okay. Maybe if I tell myself that the traumatic memories aren’t real, then I can finally feel whole and less gross. Maybe I’ll just wa
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Help us push aside the stigma and discrimination surrounding complex mental health and change the way people talk about, and care for, mental illness.
SANE acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and recognises the continuing connection to lands, waters and communities. We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures; and to Elders past and present.
SANE values diversity. We are committed to providing a safe, culturally appropriate, and inclusive service for all people, regardless of their ethnicity, faith, disability, sexuality, or gender identity.
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